When I asked Addie what sort of birthday party she wanted to have this year, she didn't even hesitate before answering that she wanted a Princess Tea Party. So, with LOTS of help from Aunt Liz, and Granddaddy helping us setting up the space, we were ready. We decided to just have it at the Tennessee property this year. We weren't sure if we would even still be living in Birmingham, PLUS then all of our family wouldn't have to travel in what was already a CRAZY, BUSY month for all of us. So, we had the tea party for just Addie and the rest of the Greats (Sadly, Iain got sick the night before and had to stay home with Uncle Jeremy, luckily we got to see him the next day, but he was certainly missed!). It turned out adorable, and Addie LOVED it, which is really what was important.
The invite.
My sweet (almost) 3 year old. :) (This was before her party day...but trying on her birthday outfit)
Granddaddy cleared out an amazing little space beside his cabin for the party, as provided us a little table and some fun lights!
Thanks to LOTS of help from Aunt Liz, we found all sorts of fun Tea Party dishes!
Ready for the Royal Princesses and Princes.
Granddaddy also made them this little path to walk down to get to the table.
Heading to the Party.
Penny and Addie discussing how to eat their food with gloves on. Ha.
The Royal Table.
Sipping their "Tea".
Addie.
Laina.
Cory.
Penny.
Isaiah.
The cake. Since we were going to be in the middle of nowhere, I had to actually order a cake from WalMart's bakery (nearest grocery store...and still 45 minutes away!). SO, against all my better judgement, I let Addie come with me to the store to order one, and let her pick it out all by herself. It actually turned out really cute and she thought it was the best thing she had ever seen in her life.
Waiting to blow out her candles while everyone was singing.
Blowing them out.
Eating her cake just as ANY princess should. Ha. (She did this before anyone could stop her, we did serve her THAT piece of cake, and served everyone else the rest. Ha.)
Silly girl.
Isaiah enjoying his cake.
Penny taking her cues from Addie on the best way to eat the cake.
Eventually, Addie did switch to silverware.
Laina enjoying some Strawberry Icecream.
The Birthday Princess.
While the guests were eating, We set up Addie's birthday present for all of the Greats to play on. Needless to say, Addie LOVES it, and we plan to spend most of our summer playing on this fun slide!
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